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NCT Number: NCT00401063

Usefulness of Acupuncture in Cancer Pain and Quality of Life

The purpose of this study is to assess the effects of acupuncture on aspects of health including pain, energy level, sleep quality, activities of daily living and appetite.

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Key information

Conditions

Cancer Cancer Pain Neoplasms Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

University Health Center, Pasadena, California, United States

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About this study

After receiving permission from the attending physician each study participant who meets the inclusion criteria will then undergo a physical examination and fill out several questionnaires. Each participant will undergo one to three treatments per week for a period of eight weeks. There will be one follow-up visit on the twelfth week. Participation in this study is free of charge, including all exams, treatment and informational material.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Confirmed diagnosis of cancer by an MD/oncologist
  • Age of 18 or older
  • Baseline pain score of 3 or above on 0-10 rating scale
  • In the evaluation of the treating physician or medically-qualified investigator, the patient's pain syndrome is the result of underlying cancer or cancer treatment
  • Being ambulatory
  • Permission from the treating physician (MD/oncologist)
  • Platelet count of 50,000 or greater

Exclusion criteria

  • Acupuncture treatment in past four weeks
  • Neutropenia defined as ANC (absolute neutrophil count) < 1000/ml
  • Inability to obtain permission from the treating physician
  • Unwillingness to sign informed consent form
  • Involvement in litigation
  • Simultaneous infection with HIV or Hepatitis C virus
  • Unable to present for follow up

Treatment and study plan

acupuncture

Device

Acupuncture treatment twice a day for eight weeks

Primary outcomes

  1. EORTC QLQ-30 Quality of Life Questionnaire for Cancer Patients

    Time frame: Every two weeks, 0, 2, 4, 6, 8 and 12

  2. Visual Analogue Scale

    Time frame: Every two weeks, 0,2,4,6,8, and 12 weeks

Secondary outcomes

  1. BDI Psychological Assessment

    Time frame: Every two weeks, 0, 2, 4, 6, 8 and 12 weeks

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Southern California University of Health Sciences

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Registry information

Official study title

Acupuncture Case Series: Cancer Pain and Quality of Life

Important dates

Study start
2006
Primary completion
2007
Study completion
2007
First posted
Nov 17, 2006
Registry last updated
May 30, 2013

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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